LaShawnda Gayden, LCSW

Licensed in Indiana · 10 years in practice

LaShawnda Gayden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and family conflict.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34010713A · expires April 2028
NPI: 1417388174 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About LaShawnda

LaShawnda Gayden is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and family conflict. She draws on ten years of experience to guide clients through hard moments with steady support and practical steps. Her style is calm and collaborative.

She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on manageable goals and concrete skills that can be tried between meetings.

Background and approach

LaShawnda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name patterns, manage intense emotions, and change unhelpful thinking. She balances insight with hands-on strategies so progress feels useful in day-to-day life. The pace is set by the client and shaped by clear goals.

She emphasizes respect for each client's background and identity. That means working from the realities people bring into the room and adjusting strategies to fit their life. The work often includes learning new ways to communicate, handling conflict differently, and rebuilding routines that support well-being.

LaShawnda encourages people to take small steps toward change. She offers straightforward feedback and helps track what helps most. Many clients find that regular sessions create momentum and reduce the overwhelm that comes with big problems.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything LaShawnda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Depression

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

LaShawnda uses proven, practical techniques that help people manage intense emotions and change unhelpful thinking. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns that increase anxiety and low mood; this helps people interrupt worry cycles and test more helpful ideas. Another often-used approach emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills for anger and stress, teaching straightforward strategies to calm down, tolerate distress, and respond rather than react.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. LaShawnda will talk with each person about their goals, what has or has not worked before, and individual preferences. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit care into a busy life. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person visit. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging make short check-ins or ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and practice new skills in real time.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does LaShawnda commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and family conflict.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on listening, practical strategies, and goals set with the client.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated LCSW, and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Appointments can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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